Entrance Fees: A visitor's permit for the Cape Breton Highlands Park is required even if you are only spending the day. The fee structure is very reasonable. The good news is that Youth (17 & under) get FREE admission to the park.
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You will need to bring cash for the Cape Breton Highlands National Park entrance fee. The Cabot Trail cuts right through the park, and you will not be able to avoid paying the fee to use the road.
Most visitors travel to Cape Breton by car and, of course, the only entrance point by car is the Canso Causeway. To get to the Canso Causeway, follow the Trans Canada Highway 104 as you enter Nova Scotia in Amherst. Continue on the 104 and once you reach Truro follow the signage to Cape Breton.
Venture along the Cabot Trail, within the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. A National Park pass is required for hiking or making use of park services. An entry fee applies, and you can check in at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre in Chéticamp.
By Air. Regular direct flight service is available to the JA Douglas McCurdy Airport in Sydney from Toronto and Montreal with connections to the rest of Canada and beyond. Or travellers may opt to fly into the Halifax Stanfield International Airport where they can drive to Cape Breton Island.
One of the world's most scenic coastal drives, it weaves around rugged headlands with spectacular views of the North Atlantic and Gulf of St Lawrence. Although you could complete the Cabot Trail in a long day, we recommend at least two days to enjoy all it has to offer.
I've been to Cabot four times, and I can quickly list five things that make the destination special: its two 18-hole courses play wildly different, all but ensuring you'll never get bored; the last four holes at Cliffs will likely comprise the most stunning walk you've ever taken on any golf course; the bar on property ...